Detail 01
20 in. size
Measured across the shell. The smallest of the common kick sizes, tighter and punchier than a 22.
Product detailSKU #1274034489188
PearlLogo Front Bass Drum Head Black 20 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 20-inch black front head for a bass drum, printed with the Pearl logo. For drummers with a compact kick replacing the resonant side.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing the front head on a 20-inch kick
- Jazz, bop and small-venue kits built around a compact bass drum
- Portable and gigging kits where the smaller kick travels
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing a batter head — this is the front side
- 22- or 24-inch kicks, which take larger heads
- Players who want a pre-cut port hole
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Front / resonant head
Faces the audience and shapes sustain and tone, not the beater attack.
Detail 03
Smaller diameter
Less surface area means shorter natural sustain, so a 20 often needs little or no internal muffling.
Detail 04
Black finish
Reads solid under stage lights and hides handling marks better than white.
Detail 05
No port hole
Ships solid. Cutting a port on a 20 removes a bigger share of the head area than on a larger kick.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure across the shell — 20-inch kicks are often mistaken for 22
- 02No port ring, muffling, or tuning key included
- 03On a small kick, leaving it solid keeps more low end
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this the batter head?
No. It is the front, resonant head facing the audience. The head you strike with the pedal beater is separate.
02Does it have a port hole?
No, it comes solid. Cut your own port if you need to mic through the front or reach muffling inside.
03Will this fit a 20-inch floor tom?
Bass drum and tom heads differ in build and collar depth. Buy a head made for the drum you are fitting, not just the diameter.
04How do I measure my bass drum?
Measure straight across the shell itself, ignoring the hoop and the rim of the old head. That number is your head size.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
